A recent ruling (January) posted by the Texas Racing Commission. It fell under the heading, “Inhumane Treatment.” “On April 3, 2025, Yasmine Medina sent the horse ‘Oppenheimer’ with a groom to Retama Park for an official workout. The horse got…
Through a FOIA request to the Washington Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at Emerald Downs last year. Sausage, Mar 14, Emerald T “There is extensive muscle tearing and hemorrhage surrounding the left humerus and a complete, comminuted…
When I posted the Wyoming report, I mentioned that I reached out to the Commission asking for training/stall deaths, as they were not included with the original response (my FOIAs are always the same, covering all three types of kills,…
Last week, the following horses were injured so badly they required the “equine ambulance” to get off the track. While fates remain unknown at this time, we will eventually get death confirmations on many, if not most, through our FOIA…
Lasix is clearly one of U.S. Racing’s more controversial subjects. Some in the industry see it as but a performance-enhancer: A diuretic, Lasix helps shed water weight prior to a race – lighter equals faster – and as a system…
Through a FOIA request to the North Dakota Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kill there last year. (Please note: North Dakota is among the lightest of racing states, with but 16 racedays last year.) R Thirtyeightspecial, Jul 27,…
Through a FOIA request to the Indiana Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 28 kills in total). Julerica, Jul 16, Hoosier R – “injured…
In a FOIA request to the Nebraska Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year. Fricketts, Feb 24, Fonner T“Stumbled, fractured ankle.” Fricketts was two years old and being prepped for his debut. Thatta Peppa,…
Over the course of just 7 days at Turfway (Feb 5-14), 13 horses were scratched by the regulatory vet – i.e., their exploiters had every intention of racing them – for being “injured” or “unsound,” another 17 by private vets…
Through a FOIA request to the Texas Racing Commission, I have confirmed the following kills at that state’s tracks last year (this is part 2; part 1 here – 27 kills in total). Obviously (as you will see), detail was…
In the 9th race at Santa Anita yesterday, Garden Party, said the chartwriter, “fell crossing onto the dirt and was transported off the track via ambulance.” In fact, she is dead, at four. In his tweet on the matter, the…
The NYS Gaming Commission has belatedly disclosed two kills from December: Ariana Rye at Belmont Dec 21: “Horse collapsed at 7/8 pole while galloping on training track. NYRA Vet responded and pronounced the filly deceased upon his arrival.” The filly…
